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First Impressions in College Recruiting

Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on college swimming and the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of…

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For Swimmers This Could Be Your Dream Business

Are you a swim fan? Are you an entrepreneur? Well now you can be both. Welcome to SwimLabs, the revolutionary way to blend lessons, aquatic training, and exercise, plus the sale of swim merchandise, all in a easy to maintain, state of the art location.

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USA National Team Alumni Social at 2015 Men’s NCAA Championships, Saturday, March 28, 4-6pm – Special Guest Nathan Adrian

If you have ever represented the USA National Team at the international level, you are invited to the USA National Team Alumni Social, Saturday, March 28th, 4-6pm at the 2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

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USA National Team Alumni Social at 2015 Men’s NCAA Championships – Don’t Miss It

If you have ever represented the USA National Team at the international level, you are invited to the USA National Team Alumni Social, Saturday, March 28th, 4-6pm at the 2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

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A Swimming Fan’s Dream Business

Are you a swim fan? Are you an entrepreneur? Well now you can be both. Welcome to SwimLabs, the revolutionary way to blend lessons, aquatic training, and exercise, plus the sale of swim merchandise, all in a easy to maintain, state of the art location.

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Washington & Jefferson College Swimming Coach Mike Orstein Lives The Dream

Mike Orstein is no stranger to the world of aquatics, a sport that he has been a part of his entire life. His 447-187-2 record at W&J makes him the most successful swimming and diving coach in the college’s history.

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1st African American woman to win an Olympic medal relects on the historic 1-2-3 Minority Finish at Women’s NCAAs

Maritza McClendon: “A tear instantly came to my eyes, I couldn’t believe it… This is a true moment in history for minorities. I still can’t believe we had three women of color take 1,2, 3 in the 100 free at Division 1 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships.”

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2015 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship Competition Pool Breakdown

University of Iowa Head Coach Marc Long: “The pool is built for speed and elite performances and we’re looking forward to a fast and exciting competition.”

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IKKOS Personal Trainer Customizes Your Success

Video courtesy of IKKOS. The name sounds odd, but it has historic roots. IKKOS of Tarentum was the first recorded Olympic coach in ancient Greece, and he was known as “the trainer of champions.”

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Day 2 Photo Vault – 2015 Women’s NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships

Many thanks to Tim Binning — theswimpictures.com — for these great swimming photos.

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5 Ways Swimming Competitively Helped Me as an Entrepreneur and CEO

Courtesy of Lisa Falzone, a former varsity swimmer and graduate of Stanford University, who is the co-founder and CEO of iPad point of sale platform Revel Systems.

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2015 Women’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships – Day 1 Photo Vault

Stanford celebrates their 4×100 medley relay win and Simone Manuel’s historic anchor leg, 45.4!

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Medley Relay Swimmers compared to a meal at a Mexican Restaurant

Backstroke = The Chips and Salsa: “The chips and salsa start off the meal, but if the salsa isn’t good then people start getting worried about the rest of the meal. In contrast, good chips and salsa can make the rest of the meal taste incredible.”

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Swim Parent Apology – A Shout From The Stands

“I must confess that, on more than one occasion, in fact every occasion, I’ve prayed that my child beat your child; wished my team beat your team and believed my coach was better than your coach.”

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Coach and Swimmer Quick Quotes – 2015 Women’s NCAA DI Swimming and Diving Championships

Missy Franklin: “I’m so excited for the next couple days to make so many more memories. I’ve grown as a person, I’ve grown as an athlete and I’m just so grateful for the opportunities and the challenges I’ve had to help me do that.”

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